Wonder, a story about a tenyearold boy who lives in manhattan and who has a rare physical deformity, was published in february of 2012 and was author r. Even though hed like to think of himself as an ordinary kid, auggie pullman knows he isnt. On her website, she explains that the idea for the book came to her after seeing a girl with facial deformities on the street one day. I compiled a list for you with plenty of ideas so that students can have a better learning experience. Now, in partnership with, facing history has created a curriculum for wonder that explores topics such as inclusion and exclusion, difference, and multiple points of view. Palacio august auggie pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream schooluntil now. In this activity, students will create a visual plot diagram summarizing wonder by rj palacio. Wonder movie comparecontrast activities now that the movie version of r.
Palacio lesson plans and teaching resources free english. Wonder is the best kids book of the year, said emily bazelon, senior editor at and author of sticks and stones. The story focuses on the life of a young 10yearold boy by the name of august pullman. An amazing book needs amazing activities and resources. Wonder has been a bestseller in the united states and has won several awards. Find out if you fully understand the events and characters in the novel wonder with this interactive quiz and printable worksheet. Plot summary and link to a book trailer, book talk script, vocabulary words. To write an opinion about new schools and leaving friends. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Independent, critical thinking is at the heart of a free society, and adolescence is the time to develop those skills. The first part of the book is from auggies perspective and describes his transition from homeschooling to a private school.
A word search puzzle featuring characters and themes from the book wonder by raquel jaramillo. Auggie grew up in a home with his parents, older sister via and his loyal dog daisy. Then, students add their responses to fun doodle notes for the novel. Teachers have used these for years to gauge an understanding as to whether or not students have read. This allows for flexibility in that some classrooms might only be looking at this book for a few days or a week. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on several chapters of wonder and is comprised of four different activities. In this novel, a boy with facial anomalies tries to navigate the sometimes treacherous world of public school. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. He loves xbox, his dog, daisy, and he really loves star wars. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. On her website, she explains that she had the idea for wonder after seeing a girl with deformities on the street one day. Oct 10, 2018 dana chamblee carpenter is the author of book of the just, the third novel in the bohemian trilogy. The bell still hangs outside my living room window in a tree at.
The task cards require students to write, chat, swap, and draw, in response to questions about the book. The first edition of the novel was published in february 14th 2012, and was written by r. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are august pullman, olivia pullman. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters within wonder. Guilt is another feeling that you will probably come across while reading this book. Free wonder worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Wonder movie and wonder book novel by rj palacio wonder lesson plans, worksheets, choose kind activities, wonder study guides and writing prompts, wonder activities and crafts and more. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, inclass handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about wonder in a classroom setting.
The worksheets that you will see below will help you focus your thoughts or bring to closer the summation of a book report. Projects are due to their language arts teacher on september 16, 20. May 25, 2016 wonder teacher guide by novel units paperback may 25, 2016 by novel units author 4. The thing is auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But towards the end, a frightening and dramatic event at a school camp changes things completely. Just click on the title of each activity or resource you want to see below and the link will take you to the page of. While reading the novel, students will consider important settings, harvest supporting quotes that discuss those settings, then analyze the importancesignificance. Palacio lesson plans and teaching resources wonder by r. See more ideas about wonder activities, wonder novel, wonder book. Free wonder study unit worksheets for teachers to print. While reading the novel, students will consider important settings, harvest supporting quotes that discuss those settings, then analyze the importance significance. Weaving time and place with story in historical fiction.
Palacio, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Precepts are general rules or guiding principles that direct how you should act or. Thank you, some wellorganised and quality resources. When you import any of the activities below, you can choose to share these readymade characters with. Subscribe to our free email newsletter and download free character development worksheets. Students will be allowed to choose to complete a reflection journal or collage. Stories from the gothic south, and killer nashville noir. Wonder is a book about a tenyear old boy, but its popular with people of all ages. Wonder by rj palacio, is about a boy, auggie, who faces bullying and misunderstanding on a regular basis, due to a disfiguring genetic condition. Use these questions for quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Thank you, very wellorganized and very useful resource. Weve all felt the stings from angry readers calling us out on the historical errors they find in a book. Palacio tells the story of auggie, a tough, sweet, 10yearold boy, who was born with distorted facial features a craniofacial difference caused by an anomaly in his dna.
Shes and auggie used to sing space oddity by david bowie together all the time because of the astronaut helmet that auggie liked to wear. I hope you dont mind if i ask for the other worksheets. Wonder the very extensive resources at this site focus on helping students visualize the references in the text. Wonder is an excellent book that tells a moving and inspiring story. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one communitys struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. It kind of makes you realize that it happens all the time, even if you arent.
The myface wonder project english language arts curriculum. Palacio this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. August, nickname auggie is a young new york native. Auggie emerges as a boy with faults and flaws like anyone, and if theres a bit of an afterschoolspecial quality to the book s ending, with auggie winning over the hearts and minds of so many, it is also an ending pitchperfect for readers who will benefit from having the values of tolerance and courage and friendship clearly delineated. Wonder teacher guide by novel units novel units on. Within this resource pack are lesson plans that have both a literacy and a pshe objective, exploring the themes of. I recommend giving this as an openbook test so that students have t. Teacher guide to wonder how might students use storyboards to demonstrate and to extend their learning. Students read the opening and ending of a story, and decide what the problem is, then what the steps, or plot actions, should be to link the beginning of the story with the end.
Wonder plot summary and link to a book trailer, book talk script, vocabulary words, discussion questions, and crosscurricular learning activites. A word search puzzle worksheet featuring characters and themes from the book use this fun wonder word search activity to reinforce spelling and vocabulary. If you would like to learn more about this book, read the lesson titled wonder by r. The myface wonder project is structured thematically, rather than chronologically. Her parents got divorced the summer before high school started, and she and. Palacio is a highly engaging book to use to for teaching perspective, the theme, and deep comprehension skills. For teachers only show video from discuss the book and august show the choose kind song at choosekind. If youre looking for a cool project for your lesson plans, add a wonder precepts from the wonder novel and movie by rj palacio. Palacio suggestions and expectations this 72 page curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. Once students have completed the questions for the novel, wonder by rj palacio, they are to complete one of the attached projects. How to do a wonder precepts project stepbystep from book. Being part of the community where bens bells was started, i know much about the kindness movement in fact, i actually found one of the bells on the anniversary of my uncles death several years ago. Have the students sign it and hang in the room for daily referral.
Defeating the culture of bullying and rediscovering the power of character and empathy. Buy study guide so sending him off to middle school like a lamb to the slaughter. At the end of each of the 8 parts, complete 3 tasks. The detailed lesson plans and resources help you focus on character analysis and perspectives, story elements and theme. The 180 multiple choice questions in this lesson plan will test a students recall and understanding of wonder. Wonder activities for your classroom that are wonderful and kind. And while the significance of the title is deepened greatly as the story unfolds, right away it tips us off to a couple of key facets to this book. It will be counted as your first book report grade. Wonder questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on wonder. By understanding each of these components, students are better able to analyze and appreciate the authors work.
Model how to map out a plan for reading a book and meeting a deadline. Discuss the book and august show the choose kind song at choosekind. The book and movie wonder both introduced this concept for students. Many schools are using it to start discussions about bullying, friendship and being different.
You can combine daily lessons or use the ideas within them to create your own unique curriculum. Hes about to enter fifth grade at beecher prep, and if youve ever been the new kid, them you know how hard that can be. Even though hed like to think of himself as an ordinary kid, auggie pullman. Here is how to create your own wonder precepts project with kids for kindness respect and more. Includes plot summary, essential questions, a character map, themes. How to do a wonder precepts project stepbystep from. Have students take the pledge to choose kind print a poster of the choose kind certificate. If youve read the book or wonder movie, you may remember that theres something called the wonder precepts.
Wonder vocabulary create a personal glossary by defining the following words from wonder by r. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic. You can choose to make a glossary on paper, wixie, board builder, powerpoint, etc. Nov 17, 2017 all of these activities can be found in my wonder book vs. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 410 pages and is available in paperback format. He was born with a facial deformity, which brings its own challenges to the young boys life. Wonder tells the story of auggies first year at school and how other kids treat him. What are the names of the three kids that give august a tour of the school. His favorite holiday is halloween, and his birthday is october 10th. Palacios heartwarming and thoughtprovoking bestseller. Early on in the novel, dad remarks that sending auggie to a real school would be like sending a lamb off to be slaughtered, which shows just how vulnerable auggie is assumed to be and how much the pullmans want. Palacios inspirational novel wonder has been spreading the message of.
Wonder novel study rikki chandler, sandhill elementary unit overview during this unit, students use the novel wonder, fiction and nonfiction texts, and other media to explore literary concepts, including point of view, character development, figurative language, setting, plot, mood, and tone. Youll find our story elements worksheets listed below. This brilliant, sensitive story, narrated not only by august, but also by his older sister, his classmates, and other kids in his life, takes an insightful look at how one persons differences can affect the lives of so many others. May 05, 2017 this doodle and do resource is designed for students to complete after reading the novel, wonder by r. To read in augusts point of view, you get a glimpse of how it feels like to be judged all the time.
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